As I said in a previous post, based on
my experience, I think it is worth to have tailor-made clothes in Vietnam, to
be more precise in Hoi An.
But I think you have to take in
consideration some aspects, before deciding which items you would like to have
tailor –made, and there is a few tips that I would like to have known in
advance to make my choice more efficient.
Considerations and tips:
It is not cheap as high street clothes.
But it still very good value for what
you get!
Allow a minimum of 48 hours to have some
clothes done, as you need at least one fitting (you could even need
more).
The best thing is to sort out everything
on your arrival day or as soon as possible.
Don’t leave it for last minute, as you
might be disappointed, for not being able to have your clothes made, as there
is a big demand.
The shops have all sorts of materials
and colours, but if you want something very specific just buy it in advance and
take it with you.
You can choose your tailor depending on
difficulty and price of material that you are using.
If you want something quite simple and,
are not using expensive material, you can go for one of the tailors
in the markets. They are cheaper than the big houses.
If you want something quite smart, and
are investing some money in good quality material, you should look for
reference houses to tailor your clothes.
Some of the tailors have on exhibition
some models that you can chose from and also look books.
Make a selection in advance of models
that you would like to have tailor-made.
You can choose a model from a magazine,
or take with you one of your favourite dresses, trousers or whatever you
want to have copied.
Be as clear as possible explaining what
you want to make sure you get it.
Think in advance which colour would be
more useful for you. Once you are in shop you have too many options so it’s
good to have an idea of what you need/ really like.
The big houses have consultants to give
you advice on which material to use for each item.
Remember that you have to buy also a
liner for some clothes.
If you can’t pick up your order some
tailors deliver to your hotel.
You have to pay part of the work when
you order it, and the rest when you collect.
Some big tailors have in house
production, smaller tailor don’t.
I have used Yanni's tailors and was very happy, but I’m sure there
will be other good ones.
I hope this helps you!
